Panaji: State govt has finalised a document that identifies grounds and reasons to restrict access to social media platforms for minors under 16 across the country, said IT minister Rohan Khaunte on Wednesday. He said the document, created by the department of IT, electronics and communications, would be handed to Union IT and electronics minister…
Panaji: Tuesday night was Goa’s third-hottest summer night in half a century, as metereorological data has revealed a temperatue of 28.6°C, just short of the all-time April high of 29.2°C, recorded 30 years ago in Goa on April 27, 1995.This is also the third-consecutive hottest night this month, with temperatures of over 28°C being recorded…
Panaji: The Bombay high court on Wednesday permitted a museum running from an illegal structure at Arpora to be de-sealed to feed aquarium fish after the owner told the court that it has 84 aquariums with 10,000 fish of 150 species that need to be fed.Observing that the fish, if left unfed, are likely to…
Panaji: Goa is set to roll out an advanced AI-powered surveillance system aimed at “improving law enforcement and road safety”, said transport minister Mauvin Godinho on Wednesday.“The AI-enabled surveillance cameras are designed to strengthen policing, reduce crime, and improve road safety,” said Godinho, speaking at the inauguration of the new transport department head office in…
Valpoi: Residents of Valpoi were alarmed after white worm-like contaminants were reportedly found in tap water at a local household, raising concerns over water safety in the area.Siddesh Chari, a resident of Valpoi, recounted the disturbing incident. “On Tuesday, while bathing, I turned on the tap and noticed a white worm fall into the bucket….
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said state govt has offered ample infrastructural support to the industrial estates and that it was now industries’ turn to give back to the state by hiring Goan youth. He said 1,300 youths will be handed offer letters by May 2 or 3, after a recruitment drive was…
Panaji: Censuring cattle owners for releasing their cattle onto the roads, chief minister Pramod Sawant directly blamed them for the loss of lives in road accidents.Pointing out that the state’s roads are much busier than before, Sawant said that if cattle owners do not take responsibility for their animals, then village panchayats need to round…
Panaji: For artist Hanuman Kambli, Mario Miranda was more than just a dear friend. He describes him as “a gentleman” with whom he “shared many conversations”. As a result, when he was invited by govt to paint in his honour, it was an emotional experience.Kambli is among the 12 artists from across Goa who have…
Panaji: The crime branch on Wednesday conducted two raids and arrested 18 people for running two fake call centres from Panaji, from where the fraudsters scammed US citizens by pretending to be loan company agents. Police have seized material worth over Rs 1 crore from the fake call centres.In the first case, crime branch PI…
Keri: The Mhadei river, that provides drinking and irrigation water to Goa, also possesses rich diversity of the fresh water fishes which need to be documented, said Jay Sakhala, a wildlife expert. During a field visit organised by the Vivekanand Environment Awareness Brigade, Sakhala explained to the participants the importance of the fresh water ecosystems.“More…
